The holidays are here, and while we’re decking the halls and sipping peppermint mochas, let’s not forget one tiny but mighty task that can make or break your customer experience: updating your Google Business Profile holiday hours.
Why does this matter? Imagine someone racing to your store for a last-minute gift, only to find you’re closed. Or a stressed-out homeowner searching for an emergency plumber and calling…you—but you’re unavailable. Frustrating, right? Let’s make sure this isn’t your business this season.
In today’s episode, we’re diving into:
✨ The Power of Trust: Why accurate hours build customer loyalty.
✨ Visibility Boost: How keeping your profile updated can help Google (and your customers) find you.
✨ Quick Tips for Stellar Profiles: From seasonal photos to posting updates, we’ll make your holiday profile pop.
Plus, you’ll learn:
🎁 How to add holiday hours in minutes using Google Maps.
🎁 Seasonal hacks to stand out—hello, festive FAQs and holiday promotions!
🎁 How to set reminders so you’re covered for every holiday (yes, even New Year’s Day).
This is your seasonal pep talk to keep your business running smoothly while spreading a little extra holiday cheer. Whether you’re a retail shop, a restaurant, or even a service provider, this episode will help you shine brighter than your holiday lights.
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In 2009, Melissa Rose started her business,
The Dancing House, in the basement of her home. There, she taught the art of dance to students of all ages while her babies were right along with her, in the pack and playing. With passion, resilience, and tenacity - she created a business that has become "The Highlight of Your Week" for her tribe, her team, and her community, along with running a successful brick-and-mortar business and an
online dance membership.
Melissa's also a
visibility coach and consultant for other local brick + mortar businesses. Providing direction by leveraging SEO best practices, encompassing Google Business Profile optimization, blog writing, and email/text campaigns. When not inspiring or empowering, Melissa's a mama of five kiddos, enjoys long hikes and playing in her garden.
What is The Visibility Podcast?
The Visibility Podcast is for studio owners who are ready to build a business that works: without working themselves into the ground.
Hosted by dance studio owner, business strategist, and life coach Melissa Rose, this podcast goes beyond simply getting more students through the door. We talk marketing and visibility, of course. But we also talk pricing, profitability, leadership, team building, decision-making, boundaries, and what it really takes to grow a studio that supports the life you want to live.
Because the problem you "think" you have isn’t always the real problem.
With nearly two decades of studio ownership and strategies rooted in a proven framework, Melissa brings real-world experience, practical business strategy, and honest conversations about the very human side of entrepreneurship.
You built your studio because you love what you do. Now let’s make sure the business you built works for you, too.
More clarity. Better decisions. A stronger studio.